This is an ideal position for an undergraduate or preferably a graduate college student in environmental studies or public policy. The intern will assist the City in a providing more effective management and coordination of sustainability activities and gain valuable experience in public service.

Responsibilities include the administrative implementation of the Sustainable Foster City Plan including, but not limited to programs and initiatives in the Economic Development Strategic and the Climate Action Plans, respectively.

THE POSITION: The position is part-time with flexible scheduling up to a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year and no benefits are provided. This is a 12-month, limited term position. The Sustainability Intern receives direction and guidance from the Management Analyst in the City Manager’s office.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Management Analyst, the intern would support the efforts of the City’s Environmental Sustainability programs and initiatives in the Economic Development Strategic and the Climate Action Plans and perform related projects.

Work assignments:

Preparing agendas, public notices and materials for meetings, public notices and materials for meetings, attending meetings with the Assistant City Manager and/or Management Analyst, and preparing minutes.

Maintaining Sustainable Foster City ideas and proposals and writing reports. • Researching best practices and what other communities are doing in the area of Environmental Sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS: College-level education; people skills; communication skills; research and computer skills; and a knowledge of and interest in environmental sustainability would be highly desirable.

SCHEDULE AND HOURS - Schedule can be flexible, but will include attendance at night meetings. For student, it can be part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer or during school vacations. Total hours will be less than 1,000 annually.

HOW TO APPLY: A City/District application is required for consideration and recruitment is open until filled (apply now). Submit applications online at www.calopps.org or at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404.

SELECTION PROCESS: The City Manager's Department will contact the most qualified candidates for an interview. The candidate selected for this position must complete a fingerprint background check before starting employment.